Public schools in Hazard, KY
11 open public schools with an address in Hazard, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,412
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Kentucky median 15:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Hazard public schools
The federal directory lists 11 public schools in Hazard, KY: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 3 combined or other. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,412 students, an average of 310 per school. The largest campus is Perry County Central High School (819 students), and the largest elementary school is West Perry Elementary School (743).
Hazard Independent operates the most schools here (5), and 3 regular districts have at least one Hazard campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, lower than the statewide school median of 15:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 67% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Hazard
Elementary schools in Hazard
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Perry County Elementary School Perry County | PK–08 | 603 | 14.1:1 | |
| Perry County Alternative School Perry County · Alternative School | KG–08 | 7 | 3.5:1 | |
| Roy G. Eversole Elementary School Hazard Independent | PK–04 | 457 | 14.7:1 | |
| West Perry Elementary School Perry County | PK–08 | 743 | 15.3:1 |
Middle schools in Hazard
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazard Middle School Hazard Independent | 05–08 | 256 | 13.8:1 |
High schools in Hazard
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazard High School Hazard Independent | 09–12 | 303 | 12.9:1 | |
| Learning Academy Perry County · Alternative School | 09–12 | 39 | 21.8:1 | |
| Perry County Central High School Perry County | 09–12 | 819 | 17.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Hazard
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cordia School Knott County | PK–12 | 185 | 12.3:1 | |
| Hazard Community College Tech Campus Hazard Independent · Career and Technical School | UG–UG | 0 | — | |
| Kentucky TECH - Hazard Regional Tech Ctr Hazard Independent · Career and Technical School | UG–UG | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White93.3%
- Hispanic2.1%
- Black2%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Hazard schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,412 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Hazard
How many public schools are in Hazard, KY?
The current NCES directory lists 11 open public schools with a location address in Hazard: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 3,412 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Hazard?
Schools with an address in Hazard belong to 3 education agencies, led by Hazard Independent (5 schools), Perry County (5 schools), Knott County (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Hazard?
Perry County Central High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Hazard, with 819 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Hazard?
No school with an address in Hazard is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Kentucky.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Hazard schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Hazard public schools is 14.1:1, lower than the Kentucky school median of 15:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Hazard guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Kentucky cities